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Dermatoglyphics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Dermatoglyphics (from ancient Greek derma=skin, glyph=carving) is the scientific study of fingerprints, lines, mounts, and shapes of hands. Dermatoglyphics refers to the formation of naturally occurring ridges on certain body parts, namely palms, fingers, soles and toes. These are areas where hair usually does not grow and these ridges allow for increased leverage when picking up objects or walking barefoot.
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- Definition of Dermatoglyphics. Dermatoglyphics: The study of the patterns of ridges on the skin of the fingers, palms, toes, and soles. Dermatoglyphics are of interest in anthropology, criminology, and medicine, including dysmorphology (the study of congenital malformations) and the study of chromosome abnormalities such as trisomy 21 (Down syndrome).
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- Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Dermatology. Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin and its diseases, a unique specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist takes care of diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.
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Canine Dermatomyositis Canine familial dermatomyositis is a hereditary inflammatory disease of skin and muscle characterised by symmetrical scarring alopecia of the face and limbs and atrophy of the muscles of mastication. It affects Shetland Sheepdogs and Collies from as early as 7 weeks of age and has an autosomal dominant mode of inheritance with variable expressivity.
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intertrigo in·ter·tri·go. Irritant dermatitis occurring between folds or juxtaposed surfaces of the skin, such as between the scrotum and the thigh, caused by friction, sweat retention, moisture, warmth, and concomitant overgrowth of resident microorganisms. intertrigo.
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Aesthetics For the cosmetology term, see Cosmetology § Esthetician. Aesthetics (/ɛsˈθɛtɪks/; also spelled æsthetics and esthetics also known in Greek as αισθητική, or Aisthētiké) is a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art, beauty, and taste, with the creation and appreciation of beauty.
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DERMATOGLYPHICS Psychology Definition of DERMATOGLYPHICS: The study of the lines on the skin of the hands, fingers and soles of the feet.
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Ronald L Schneider MD A dermatologist is a physician specializing in skin diseases and related issues involving the skin, scalp, hair and nails. This specialty includes medical and surgical aspects of these diseases.
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- 1. : the outer cellular membrane of a diploblastic animal (as a jellyfish). 2. a: the outermost of the three primary germ layers of an embryo that is the source of various tissues and structures (as the epidermis, the nervous system, and the eyes and ears) b: a tissue (as neural tissue) derived from this germ layer.— ec·to·der·mal \ˌek-tə-ˈdər-məl\ adjective. See ectoderm defined for kids.. : the outer cellular membrane of a diploblastic animal (as a jellyfish). 2. a: the outermost of the three primary germ layers of an embryo that is the source of various tissues and structures (as the epidermis, the nervous system, and the eyes and ears) b: a tissue (as neural tissue) derived from this germ layer.
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- Hypertrophic definition, abnormal enlargement of a part or organ; excessive growth. See more.
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- Definition of dimorphic. 1  1a : dimorphous 1b : occurring in two distinct forms dimorphic leaves sexually dimorphic coloration in birds. 2  2 : combining qualities of two kinds of individuals in one.
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Search for suffixes >> -dendron [Greek dendron tree] Denotes a tree, a treelike structure, or stem (Philodendron). -dentate [Latin dens, dentis tooth; tooth-like thing] Having teeth or toothlike parts of the type or number indicated by the stem or prefix (multidentate).-derm [Greek derma skin] Something having or being a skin or surface of the type indicated by the stem or prefix (echinoderm, endoderm).-derma (pl-dermata) [Greek derma skin] One(s) having a skin of the type indicated by the stem or prefix (Echinoderma).-dermia [Greek derma skin] Having a skin disorder of the type indicated by the stem or prefix (keratodermia).dendron [Greek dendron tree] Denotes a tree, a treelike structure, or stem (Philodendron). -dentate [Latin dens, dentis tooth; tooth-like thing] Having teeth or toothlike parts of the type or number indicated by the stem or prefix (multidentate).
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- acanthosis nigricans. [nē′grikanz′]. a skin disease characterized by hyperpigmented, velvety thickening of the skin, common in the neck, axilla, and groin. There are benign and malignant forms; the latter is most often associated with cancers of the GI tract.See also acanthosis.canthosis nigricans. [nē′grikanz′]. a skin disease characterized by hyperpigmented, velvety thickening of the skin, common in the neck, axilla, and groin. There are benign and malignant forms; the latter is most often associated with cancers of the GI tract. See also acanthosis.
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Dermatoglyphics Naegeli–Franceschetti–Jadassohn syndrome: patients lack dermatoglyphics of any kind. Noonan syndrome: Increased frequency of whorls on fingertips, and the axial triradius t, as in Turner syndrome, is more often in position t' or t than in controls. Increased incidence of the single transverse palmar crease.
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Degree to Become a Dermatologist Dermatology is the specialized branch of medicine that deals with diseases and disorders of the skin, mucous membranes, skin and nails. This includes everything from psoriasis to skin cancers, and from hair transplants to sexually transmitted diseases.
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native 10. (usually foll by of) a person born in a particular place: a native of Geneva. 11. (usually foll by of) a species originating in a particular place or area: the kangaroo is a native of Australia.
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- Medical Definition of DERMOGRAPHISM. : a condition in which pressure or friction on the skin gives rise to a transient raised usually reddish mark so that a line traced on the skin becomes visible—called also dermatographia, dermatographism. — der·mo·graph·ic \ˌdər-mə-ˈgraf-ik\ adjective.What made you want to look up dermographism?edical Definition of DERMOGRAPHISM. : a condition in which pressure or friction on the skin gives rise to a transient raised usually reddish mark so that a line traced on the skin becomes visible—called also dermatographia, dermatographism. — der·mo·graph·ic \ˌdər-mə-ˈgraf-ik\ adjective. What made you want to look up dermographism?
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Dermatology Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases. It is a specialty with both medical and surgical aspects. A dermatologist treats diseases, in the widest sense, and some cosmetic problems of the skin, scalp, hair, and nails.
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- Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare inherited skin diseases that are characterized by the development of blisters following minimal pressure to the skin.Blistering often appears in infancy in response to simply being held or handled. In rarer forms of the disorder, EB can be life-threatening.efinition. Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of rare inherited skin diseases that are characterized by the development of blisters following minimal pressure to the skin. Blistering often appears in infancy in response to simply being held or handled. In rarer forms of the disorder, EB can be life-threatening.
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Dermatoglyphics Dermatoglyphics a branch of human morphology that studies the skin relief of the palms and soles, where the skin is covered with patterns of numerous ridges (papillary lines). Ridges and patterns are also found in simians, lemurs, and certain other mammals.
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dermatoglyphics medical Definition of dermatoglyphics 1: skin patterns; especially: patterns of the specialized skin of the inferior surfaces of the hands and feet 2: the science of the study of skin patterns
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DERMATOGLYPHICS April 7, 2013. The study of the lines on the skin of the hands, fingers and soles of the feet. DERMATOGLYPHICS: Dermatoglyphics is used bt palm readers..
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- Full Definition of ECZEMA. : an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened.— ec·zem·a·tous \ig-ˈze-mə-təs\ adjective. See eczema defined for English-language learners. See eczema defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT. an inflammatory condition of the skin characterized by redness, itching, and oozing vesicular lesions which become scaly, crusted, or hardened. — ec·zem·a·tous \ig-ˈze-mə-təs\ adjective.
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hyperkeratosis 1. hypertrophy of the horny layer of the skin, or any disease characterized by it. 2. hypertrophy of the cornea. adj., adj hyperkeratot´ic. epidermolytic hyperkeratosis a hereditary autosomal dominant form of ichthyosis, present at birth.